Professional Development
The shift from study to full-time work can be challenging, but we're here to support you as you find your feet with tips and insights to help you navigate your path through a career in medicine.
Social media: The perils of posting while at work
Make sure you are aware of your professional and legal obligations to ensure you avoid inadvertent breaches.
Professionalism essentials
Professionalism refers to the professional values such as compassion, self-awareness, honesty and integrity that form the basis of medical practice.
The importance of a mentor
An interview with Dr Annette Holian, orthopaedic pioneer, Vice President at the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) and RAAF Group Captain on the importance of mentors.
Bullying and harassment
What is workplace bullying and what can you do if you are concerned you have been bullied at work?
How to navigate difficult situations with your supervisor
Managing conflict can be particularly challenging if there is a power imbalance between yourself and the person you are experiencing conflict with. Explore the issues with this factsheet.
A guide to your intern year
- 10 tips for thriving in your intern year
- Understanding your intern contract
- Advice I would give my younger self
Navigating the workplace
- Overnight shift survival guide
- Providing a police statement
- How to break bad news
Understanding the regulatory environment
- Documentation
- Prescribing approvals
- Mandatory Notifications
Looking after your wellbeing
- Managing fatigue
- Suffering burnout
- Managing occupational stress
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